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‘Super Evil’ Bacon Meatballs. I would like to ask my cardiologist to forgive me for what I am about to do … When ever you see a show about ‘extreme’ cuisine, or read an article about the ultimate (Insert Food Item Here), there is a pretty good chance that the ‘extreme’ item will include some bacon.

Bacon has reached almost mythical status in the food world. Its presence in a recipe can create instant appeal and desirability.
Healthy Crunchy: Three Guilt-Free Snacks You Can Make at Home. When I snack, I try to stick to fresh fruits and vegetables, but sometimes I want something with crunch, not the moist crunch of a carrot but the carb-filled crunch of a potato chip.

When I get really desperate for a treat, I leave the pre-packaged snacks–with their fat, chemicals, and processed ingredients–on the grocery store shelves and make my own healthy snacks using natural ingredients that I usually have in my pantry. My taste in snacks runs from the very simple (baked tortilla chips) to the unusual (roasted okra). But my very favorite, the one crunchy snack that almost everyone loves, is also the easiest to make: microwave potato chips.
Hash Brown Wrapped Eggs.

It's been hard for me to switch gears from the whole "Stuffed" concept.

It's too late to get this guy into the book, so here it is, Stuffed DVD special features! This is a play on a scotch egg, but also a Peruvian dish called papas rellenas. The key is perfectly soft boiling the eggs so that the yolk stays soft and comes running out when you cut into it.
Buffalo Chicken Rolls. I’m thinking we’re very comfortable together at this point, me and you.

You and me.
Chicken Pot Pie Biscuits #NewKnorrStock - Little BGCG. I’ve been wanting to make mini pot pies with biscuits for FOREVER.

I just knew that Mason would love it and devour it and guess what?! I was right! When I was at BlogHer this year Knorr was there and they handed out their new HomeStyle Stock.
Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes. “Scalloped” is an attractive word, isn’t it?

When I hear it I think of several things: first, there’s scallops, as in the seafood—totally delicious. Then there’s the scalloped shape that can live on the edge of a pair of shorts or on the collar of a woman’s blouse—always pretty and dainty. And of course scalloped potatoes also comes to mind, which carries my imagination to a land of crispy potato skins drenched in a sea of cheese and cream. I can think of no better place to exist, actually.
Creamy Caprese Pasta. Sigh.

It’s Monday. I know. You probably don’t have a smile on your face. Maybe you woke up 35 minutes late and couldn’t wash your hair. Dumped hot coffee on your new white shirt? That only means one thing. Mondays are for grown ups.
Top 25 Delicious Breakfast Hacks. The 34 Simple Two-Ingredient Recipes. Posted by admin on May 22, 2013 in Recipes | 0 comments Cooking doesn’t get much easier than this.

Enter enter enter! Second thing: this bread is the bomb. Last week, I got some evil Kerrygold Samples in the mail. Basically, it was a box filled with cheese and butter. Aw, shucks.
Black Pepper-Garlic Chicken. Here's one on my favorite Stir-fry recipes, inspired by Black Pepper Chicken served at Panda Express Restaurants.

The savory sauce took a bit of tinkering, but I think this copycat version is really close... and it's delicious, too! Please... don't forget to start this recipe with Velveted Chicken. It's a very simple technique that'll turn any Chicken Stir-fry into a mouth-watering Asian masterpiece! Ingredients: 1 lb.
Top 10 Secret Recipes. Food The weekend is upon us, and what better way is there to enjoy it than to cook or bake some of your favorite takeout treats? Think of how much money you will save by whipping up these lovely recipes instead of paying out all the big bucks to the fast-food chains. So, here it is: the top 10 secret recipes!

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Honeyed Apple Peanut Butter Tart. Simple recipes make me so happy, that’s just how recipes should be right? Feast your eyes on my latest quick and simple dessert….. Honeyed Apple Peanut Butter Tart. This is another play on one of our favorite snacks….apples and peanut butter. How could that fabulous combo not be completely delicious layered nicely over butter pastry dough? Looking forward to hearing how you guys like this one, take a peek!!
Quick Home Bar Guide by Barina Craft. Vanilla Pudding Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting. Per the requests I got after my last cinnamon roll post, here is the recipe for my tried-and-true vanilla pudding cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting. The vanilla pudding is simply added to the dough to make it extremely soft and pliable – and oh, does it ever.

(No surprise, this recipe comes direct from my Aunt Marilyn whose recipes have made a great showing on this blog already.)
Recipe: sweet & sour chicken. I was ridiculously excited when I came across this recipe for homemade sweet and sour chicken. You guys, it is SO GOOD.

It’s a little involved with several steps (coating chicken, frying a little bit, then baking) but it is all worth it. Trust me. Start with a plate of chicken breast, cut into chunks. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Mix up your sauce: ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Dip the chicken into cornstarch and then in beaten egg. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and coat all the pieces with the sauce.
Recipe: buffalo chicken ring. I love all things made with Frank’s Red Hot (or any hot sauce, really. But especially Frank’s Red Hot) I also love cheese.